Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
The Unknown Soldier
In or near Salsburgh.
The Unknown Soldier — a memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
Jim Smillie — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Wishaw · 1.9 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
The Unknown Soldier is a memorial located in scotland-central, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Place summary
The Unknown Soldier is a memorial located in central Scotland. It commemorates the soldiers who have died in conflicts, symbolising the sacrifice of countless individuals. The memorial serves as a poignant reminder of the impact of war on society.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 55.7682, -3.8975
- District
- North Lanarkshire
- Postcode
- ML2 8EP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Motherwell, Wishaw and Carluke
- Nearest railway station
- Wishaw — 1.9 km
- Official site
- www.greenheadmoss.org.uk
Sources
- osm: node/2142661823 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Unknown Soldier?
- The Unknown Soldier is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode ML2 8EP).
- What is The Unknown Soldier?
- The Unknown Soldier — a memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to The Unknown Soldier?
- The nearest railway station is Wishaw, about 1.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode ML2 8EP.
- Is The Unknown Soldier free to visit?
- Yes, The Unknown Soldier is free to enter.
- How do I get to The Unknown Soldier?
- The nearest railway station is Wishaw, about 1.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode ML2 8EP.